Kennesaw State appoints new School of Music director

Kennesaw State appoints new School of Music director New director is internationally known music…
Georgia (Aug 5, 2009) —
“Dr. Price brings an incredible energy, strong leadership and clear vision to our dynamic School of Music,” says KSU Arts Dean Joseph Meeks, who himself led the music program in the 1990s. “Music at Kennesaw State is stronger than ever, and Dr. Price is joining our faculty at a pivotal moment when we are poised to be recognized as a leading music school in the nation.”
The School of Music at Kennesaw State is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is an All-Steinway School. It offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in music and the Bachelor of Music Degree in both music performance and music education. In October 2007, the School of Music opened the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, home of the 624-seat Performance Hall. This year, the School added another new facility, the Wilson Annex, which features state-of-the-art faculty studios and Wenger student practice rooms.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.